Recruit Mint is working with a rapidly expanding business that is a specialist within the Food industry that requires a CIPS Level 3 Purchasing Executive for their fantastic modern offices in Ely.

This exciting role will be supporting the Purchasing Manager in both daily duties and projects both Nationally and Internationally.

-  Checking market availability using specified systems and internet databases

-  Identifying suppliers based on objectives and experience

-  Pre-selection of suppliers and actively negotiating with vendors to achieve targets set by the purchasing manager and directors

-  Place orders and follow-up to ensure lead times are met

-  Stock allocation and updating of files

-  Providing regular status updates for delivery schedules

-  Working to strict deadlines and contractual obligations

-  Reporting issues faced with vendors and helping to resolve issues

-  Participating in the Surplus list analysis to identify opportunities

-  Ensure all actions assigned are updated and followed-up

-  Attending site audits worldwide

-  Attending trade shows worldwide

-  Previous purchasing experience of a minimum of one year

-  An understanding of Allergens would be advantageous

-  Minimum of three A- Levels at grade A-C (preferably in Science)

-  Excellent communication skills

-  Background in food industry

-  Fluency in Mandarin would be a distinct advantage

This is a permanent position working 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with hours of work from 9:00am - 5:30pm.

My client values their employees and provide an on-site Gym including a Nutritionist and Trainer along with additional benefit's which include:

-  Complimentary lunch on Fridays

-  Complimentary Tea and Coffee facilities

-  An early Friday finish

-  Each department has a Team building budget